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Saute the lamb in its own fat, or if you prefer, lamb with fat removed and a little olive oil to keep it from sticking to pot.
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Cook on low heat in covered large pot.
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(about 10-15 min.
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).
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Stir occasionally and cook until browned.
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Add onion, garlic and turmeric.
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Cook until onion is tender.
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Add water.
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Cook until lamb is tender.
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(1-1 and 1/2 hrs).
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Add pumpkin, salt and pepper.
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Add lime juice.
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(Used as a salt substitute).
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Cook until pumpkin is tender.
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If you insist, this could be made with beef or chicken, sauted just like the lamb, but the lamb gives it an incredible rich flavor.
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The turmeric takes away the lamb taste, as does the lime juice.
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Use a small pumpkin.
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it will be more tender and less stringy.
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And of course you could substitute butternut squash for the pumpkin.
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For a heartier stew you can add other things such as potato, corn or other vegetables.
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If you want a richer broth you can substitute a good beef or chicken broth for all or some of the water.
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(No cubes please!
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).
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This will cook down.
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So don't add the salt, pepper and lime juice until the end to better judge the amount of seasoning needed.
